THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELLING YOUR HOUSE — SPRING 2026 EDITION
Author: Ty Colucci, Managing Broker, DeHoff Realtors (North Canton, Ohio)
Phone: 330.316.3570  |  Email: tcolucci@dehoff.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. The Benefits of Selling This Spring
2. What Every Homeowner Needs To Know About Today's Market
3. Thinking of Selling As-Is? Read This First
4. Home Upgrades That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell
5. Your Equity Could Change Everything About Your Move
6. A Checklist for Selling Your House
7. The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don't Use an Agent
8. Key Reasons To Hire an Agent When You Sell

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1. THE BENEFITS OF SELLING THIS SPRING
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Spring is when buyer activity peaks each year. With mortgage rates
hitting three-year lows and home price growth slowing, more buyers
are ready to re-enter the market. Sellers in March through June
typically see more showings, more offers (averaging close to 2.9
per listing), and faster sales — homes sell roughly 20 days faster
than in winter.

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2. TODAY'S HOUSING MARKET
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Inventory is at the highest point in six years. With more homes for
sale, today's buyers are quick to skip overpriced listings. Pricing
your home correctly from day one is the secret to selling quickly
and for top dollar.

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3. SELLING AS-IS
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Nearly two-thirds of sellers do at least some repairs before
listing. Selling as-is saves time but narrows your buyer pool and
typically reduces sale price. The right choice depends on your
local market — talk with a real estate agent first.

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4. HOME UPGRADES WITH THE HIGHEST ROI (2025 ZONDA DATA)
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- Garage Door Replacement .............. 270% ROI
- Steel Door Replacement ............... 220% ROI
- Manufactured Stone Veneer ............ 210% ROI
- Fiber-Cement Siding Replacement ...... 120% ROI
- Minor Kitchen Remodel ................ 120% ROI
- Vinyl Siding Replacement ............. 100% ROI
- Wood Deck Addition ................... 100% ROI

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5. YOUR HOME EQUITY
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Estimated equity based on median-priced home figures (Realtor.com):
- Mid-1990s buyers .......... $435,000+
- Early 2000s buyers ........ $336,000+
- 2015 buyers ............... $285,000

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6. PRE-LISTING CHECKLIST
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Make it inviting:
- Open blinds, replace bulbs
- Declutter every room
- Give every room a clear purpose

Show it's cared for:
- Clean vents and baseboards
- Fix what's broken
- Touch up scuffs and paint

Boost curb appeal:
- Power wash siding and walkways
- Wash windows
- Tidy landscaping; freshen the entry

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7. WHY HIRE A REAL ESTATE AGENT
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Homes sold with an agent sell for nearly 20% more than those sold
without one (NAR). Agents bring industry experience, expert
insights, accurate pricing, contract expertise, marketing reach,
and negotiation skill.

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SERVICE AREA
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Ty Colucci serves homeowners across Stark and Tuscarawas County,
Ohio, including: North Canton, Navarre, Brewster, Beach City,
Wilmot, Bolivar, and surrounding communities.

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CONTACT
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Ty Colucci, Managing Broker
DeHoff Realtors
821 South Main Street, North Canton, OH 44720
Cell:   330.316.3570
Office: 330.499.8153 ext. 142
Email:  tcolucci@dehoff.com
Web:    tycolucci.com